Recent content by 'the epoxy floor guy'

You question is legit. Your questioning my 'story' is expected. The recent 'absence' on GJ.com is for TWO reasons. #1 I am in the middle of a knock down drag out divorce. #2, I can make 10x the amount focusing on selling and running my install business than trying to convince people who...

In general the strength of concrete is in direct proportion of how much Portland cement is in the mix compared to how much WATER is used to mix it. Some mixes have additional admixtures added to them to enhance certain qualities. such as in northern states there are additives to aid in...

I have a whole section on this at my blog http://blog.diyepoxystore.com

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I am NOT saying a LOT of people aren't hurting. We ALL do. My point is that MOST of the economy is DRIVEN by EMOTION. When the Titanic's Standing VERTICAL in the Icy Atlantic is a PISS POOR time to turn to avoid the iceberg. OR to heed the ICE WARNING and SLOW DOWN. WHAT DID YOU DO...

I saw a recent poll where people where ask the basic question on this poll. Some 60 some % of people said YEAH the economy is HORRIBLE. Then those SAME people were asked: How do you see YOUR PERSONAL 'economy'; This time some 60 some% said Mine PERSONALLY doesn't look too bad. SO WHAT IS...

The normal selling price for a 2 car garage is $2200-$2500. The material cost is much less. The average Sale is much larger. a two car garage is a 'small' project $5,000-$10,000 jobs are common. :eek:

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An Epoxy can be installed SUPER SMOOTH, It takes a couple coats. As to "rubbery" you will get a very small amount of 'flex'. There are a couple other products out there. Most are available in the Commercial market 'only'. What are you expecting the 'flex' in the floor to do for...

Unless the windows will interfere with your storage and working space plans, I agree I would draw out the size of window that looks good on your plan then scale them to see what size you end up with. A couple other thoughts, Using shutters will make the windows LOOK larger from the outside...

We have used a Moisture (vapor) barrier primer that will hold back 15 psi of hydroponic pressure. This is VERY effective for most floor applications. UNLESS you have a 'spring' of water pressure coming up from under side of the slab you should not have any problems installing your floor. :cool:

I would say if the existing floor is in very good condition I would say DO IT. Install I would recommend 5" of 3500 psi concrete. I would Install #4 (1/2") rebar @ 24" oc / both ways. NO need to use Fibermesh. After installing the floor in order to get the best quality concrete I would...

A Good Epoxy Coating system will EXTEND the life of ANY floor, Regardless of 'history.

I have a brand I can recommend (ahem). Some coatings are resistant to the heat and humidity. Please ask the humidity question for any product you are looking at. SOME are actually moisture cured. MANY of the Low price 'box store' epoxies are NOT well suited to installs in those...

yes, There is a 'clear' epoxy coating you can use for your basement floor but is not a $$ saver. You can use a concrete sealer like (I hate using this brand) Thompson's water seal. I would recommend ANY other brand besides Thompson's. Great Idea to get the benefits and save a buck.